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Our top choices for East London family-friendly hotels

A swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean, a covered seating area, and a dome structure in the background.
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, a reception area, and decorative lighting.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the International Convention Centre.
A hotel lobby with orange seating, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Premier Hotel East London ICC

Premier Hotel East London ICC
Quigney Beach
  • Family-focused leisure awaits at this coastal retreat, with a playground, pool, and beachside adventures for all ages.
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel East London ICC
A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower. There are towels hanging on the wall and a sign above the mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A breakfast buffet with various food items, including fruits, cereals, and dairy products.

2. Arum Guest House

Arum Guest House
East London
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Arum Guest House
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and greenery.
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a view of the lobby in the background.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

3. Garden Court East London

Garden Court East London
Quigney Beach
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Garden Court East London
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A room with a brown leather sofa, a potted plant, and books on it.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with a view of greenery and the sea.
A large, traditional house with a prominent gabled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained driveway.

4. Hathaway Guest House

Hathaway Guest House
East London
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hathaway Guest House
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, surrounded by dense greenery and a beach.
A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with a sign reading "BLUE LAGOON".
A view of a beach with a river in the background, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

5. Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
East London
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a toilet.
A modern interior with a kitchenette, a bed with red pillows, and a dining area.
A patio with a sectional sofa and ottoman, surrounded by plants and a concrete floor.

6. Arise Boutique Guesthouse

Arise Boutique Guesthouse
KuGompo City
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Arise Boutique Guesthouse
A glass door with the text "Santorini Guesthouse" and a view of a building and greenery outside.
A courtyard with a patio area, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with glass tables and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror reflecting a striped chair.

7. Santorini Guesthouse

Santorini Guesthouse
East London
  • Family beach fun with free activities, spacious rooms, and kitchenettes for stress-free seaside holidays.
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Santorini Guesthouse
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, ornate railings, and a chandelier.
A dining table set for six with chairs, a view of the ocean, and palm trees outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a phone, and a view of the ocean.
A view through a window of the ocean, with a railing in the foreground.

8. Premier Hotel Regent

Premier Hotel Regent
Quigney Beach
  • Family paradise awaits with a premium seaside setting, kid-friendly amenities, and ocean-view dining along Quigney Beach.
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel Regent
A patio area with a wicker sofa, a yellow table, and potted plants.
A house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a cowhide rug on the floor.
A garden pathway with stepping stones and pebbles, surrounded by various plants and a lattice fence.

9. Princes Lodge Guest House

Princes Lodge Guest House
East London
AU$68
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Princes Lodge Guest House
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a staircase leading to another level.
A spacious living room with a large window, wooden furniture, and a cowhide rug.
A modern two-story house with a curved corner, large windows, and a stone-paved entrance.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

10. Harewood Lodge

Harewood Lodge
East London
  • Rooftop views, hiking trails, and free breakfast await families at this lodge near Nahoon Beach.
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Harewood Lodge
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in East London

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in East London

A swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean, a covered seating area, and a dome structure in the background.
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, a reception area, and decorative lighting.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the International Convention Centre.
A hotel lobby with orange seating, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

Premier Hotel East London ICC

Premier Hotel East London ICC
Quigney Beach
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel East London ICC
A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a mirror on the wall and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A breakfast buffet with various food items, including fruits, cereals, and dairy products.

Arum Guest House

Arum Guest House
East London
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Arum Guest House
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a word cloud of coastal-related words.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Garden Court East London

Garden Court East London
Quigney Beach
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Garden Court East London
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A well-lit room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with a view of greenery and the sea.
A large, traditional house with a prominent gabled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained driveway.

Hathaway Guest House

Hathaway Guest House
East London
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hathaway Guest House
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, surrounded by dense greenery and a beach.
A lush garden with a water feature and a sign for 'Blue Lagoon Hotel & Spa Centre'.
A view of a beach with a river in the background, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
East London
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and small refrigerator.
A modern interior with a kitchenette, a bed with red pillows, and a dining area.
A patio with a sectional sofa and ottoman, surrounded by plants and a concrete floor.

Arise Boutique Guesthouse

Arise Boutique Guesthouse
KuGompo City
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Arise Boutique Guesthouse
A guesthouse named Santorini with a view of a building and greenery.
A courtyard with a patio area, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with glass tables and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror reflecting a striped chair.

Santorini Guesthouse

Santorini Guesthouse
East London
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Santorini Guesthouse
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, ornate railings, and a chandelier.
A dining table set for six with chairs, a view of the ocean, and palm trees outside.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A view through a window of the ocean, with a railing in the foreground.

Premier Hotel Regent

Premier Hotel Regent
Quigney Beach
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel Regent
A thatched-roof building with large windows and a wooden deck.
A backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.
A wooden bridge with a brick base, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.
A neatly made bed with a quilted bedspread, two rolled towels with flowers, and a vase with yellow flowers on a bedside table.

The Birdhouse

The Birdhouse
East London
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Birdhouse
A patio area with a wicker sofa, a yellow table, and potted plants.
A house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a cowhide rug on the floor.
A garden pathway with stepping stones and pebbles, surrounded by various plants and a lattice fence.

Princes Lodge Guest House

Princes Lodge Guest House
East London
AU$68
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Princes Lodge Guest House
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in East London

A swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean, a covered seating area, and a dome structure in the background.
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, a reception area, and decorative lighting.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the International Convention Centre.
A hotel lobby with orange seating, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

Premier Hotel East London ICC

Premier Hotel East London ICC
Quigney Beach
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel East London ICC
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, surrounded by dense greenery and a beach.
A lush garden with a water feature and a sign for 'Blue Lagoon Hotel & Spa Centre'.
A view of a beach with a river in the background, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
East London
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a word cloud of coastal-related words.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Garden Court East London

Garden Court East London
Quigney Beach
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Garden Court East London
A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, large windows, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A living room with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a bar area with stools and kitchenware.
A resort with a thatched-roof building, wooden staircase, and a pool area.
A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and patterned pillows.

Tidewaters Accommodation

Tidewaters Accommodation
East London
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Tidewaters Accommodation
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A well-lit room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with a view of greenery and the sea.
A large, traditional house with a prominent gabled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained driveway.

Hathaway Guest House

Hathaway Guest House
East London
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hathaway Guest House
A patio area with a wicker sofa, a yellow table, and potted plants.
A house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a cowhide rug on the floor.
A garden pathway with stepping stones and pebbles, surrounded by various plants and a lattice fence.

Princes Lodge Guest House

Princes Lodge Guest House
East London
AU$68
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Princes Lodge Guest House
A thatched-roof building with large windows and a wooden deck.
A backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.
A wooden bridge with a brick base, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.
A neatly made bed with a quilted bedspread, two rolled towels with flowers, and a vase with yellow flowers on a bedside table.

The Birdhouse

The Birdhouse
East London
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Birdhouse
A swimming pool surrounded by a stone deck and lush greenery, including palm trees and other tropical plants.
A modern building with a paved entrance, a small garden area with stepping stones, and a palm tree.
A room with a white armchair, a small round table, and chairs with blue sashes.
A modern two-story house with a gated entrance, a flat roof, and a small front yard.

Sleep Well BnB

Sleep Well BnB
East London
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sleep Well BnB
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Find out more about East London

Family friendly things to do in East London

East London, located in the picturesque Eastern Cape of South Africa, offers a variety of family-friendly activities that make it an enticing choice for travellers with children. Start with a visit to the East London Zoo, where your family can encounter more than 70 species of animals in a beautifully maintained setting. The zoo also features a play area for younger kids, making it a hit for families. Next up is the Eastern Beach, a family-favourite for its golden sands and gentle waves, perfect for swimming and beach games. For those interested in marine life, the East London Aquarium presents an exciting opportunity to explore local aquatic species, and it often hosts educational talks that engage young minds. A day trip to the nearby Nahoon Point allows for scenic walks along the coastline, where families can enjoy picnics and look for interesting rock pools. Lastly, the Buffalo City Stadium often hosts family-friendly events, including sports matches that can turn into a fun outing for all ages. Consider staying in the beachfront area, where numerous family-friendly hotels offer convenient access to these attractions. Here, you can enjoy spacious rooms, kid-friendly amenities, and attentive service, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Find the best family friendly hotels in East London

Families visiting East London will find these top hotels perfect for a comfortable stay, each offering a variety of family-friendly amenities and activities to keep everyone entertained.Arum Guest House

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Arum Guest House stands out with an impressive review rating of 9.6, providing a warm and welcoming environment for families. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast daily, and take advantage of the spacious rooms equipped with microwaves, making it easy to cater to family needs.
  • Other amenities: Guests benefit from daily housekeeping, free toiletries, and premium bedding for a comfortable stay. The traveler house also offers free self-parking, ensuring convenience for families travelling with multiple vehicles. With a focus on family needs, this hotel promises an enjoyable stay for all.
  • Nearby attractions: Eastern Beach - 3.4 km, East London Museum - 4.5 km, Nahoon Beach - 2.7 km

Premier Hotel East London ICC

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: The Premier Hotel East London ICC is an excellent choice for families seeking a relaxing getaway, with an excellent review rating of 8.4. Guests can enjoy a kitchenette in the rooms, perfect for preparing snacks or meals, while the onsite babysitting services and playground ensure that children are well looked after during their stay.
  • Other amenities: This hotel features an outdoor pool, a serene garden, and daily housekeeping to keep your space tidy. Families can also take advantage of complimentary services for children, sun loungers by the pool, and easy access to the nearby beach. With a range of nearby activities including windsurfing and snorkelling, there’s no shortage of adventure for travelers of all ages.
  • Neighborhood: Quigney Beach
  • Nearby attractions: Eastern Beach - 2 km, Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 2.4 km, The Cenotaph - 4 km

Road Lodge East London

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: The Road Lodge East London is a budget-friendly option with a solid traveler review rating of 7.6, making it a great fit for families looking for comfort without breaking the bank. The hotel offers connecting rooms for larger families, ensuring that everyone stays together while enjoying daily housekeeping and an accessible pool for fun family swims.
  • Other amenities: Guests can also enjoy a lovely garden area, complimentary breakfast to start the day off right, and free self-parking for convenience. The outdoor pool is perfect for kids to splash around, and the hotel provides 24-hour airport shuttle services for easy arrivals and departures.
  • Nearby attractions: The Cenotaph - 1.9 km, East London Museum - 0.6 km, Ann Bryant Art Gallery - 1.3 km

Premier Hotel Regent

  • Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: With a decent review rating of 7.2, the Premier Hotel Regent is a family-friendly hotel located near the beach, offering a welcoming atmosphere for families. The hotel features daily housekeeping and special amenities for children at no extra charge, making it a convenient choice for family stays.
  • Other amenities: Guests can relax on the terrace or take advantage of the outdoor pool. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service, free self-parking, and a restaurant with ocean views, perfect for family meals. Nearby activities such as surfing and bodyboarding add an exciting element to the family vacation.
  • Neighborhood: Quigney Beach
  • Nearby attractions: Eastern Beach - 2.1 km, Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 2.9 km, The Cenotaph - 3.6 km

Top East London Hotel Reviews

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10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great ,The property is neat and clean and very well organized. Breakfast was great everyday you got something different."
Tamlynn 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
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Frequently asked questions

What's East London like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of East London is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The surfing spots, white-sand beach and wildlife are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into East London (ELS), which is located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in East London?
Premier Hotel East London ICC is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the children include Garden Court East London and The Birdhouse.
How many family hotels will I find in East London?
Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in East London.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in East London?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for East London is 759 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in East London?
While you are holidaying in East London, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Jan Smuts Stadium East London and Beacon Bay Crossing. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as The Cenotaph and Ann Bryant Art Gallery.

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